NCSM’s play therapy service enables children, teenagers and young adults to indirectly communicate their feelings, through playing with toys and play materials. This becomes their form of language which allows us to hear and understand what children say. By playing in a safe space, they get to express their feelings and work their way through difficult emotions and fears. Play therapy can alleviate stress and give children a feeling of having more control over their emotions.
Seetha is a Certified Play Therapist with a Bachelor of Educational Studies in Learning Disorder and Child Psychology from The College of Teachers (UK) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy from Play Therapy UK. She has extensive experience of over 14 years working with children, teenagers and young adults. She has helped children address a wide range of concerns including those who have been sexually and physically abused, neglect, anxiety, depression, parenting problems, grief and bereavement, Autism, ADHD, anger management and various other mental health challenges.
Seetha uses a person-centred approach emphasising on the importance of client-therapist relationship, along with a cognitive behavioural approach to allow the client to explore thought patterns related to challenging emotions and behaviours. Her therapy philosophy is based on an acknowledgment of the individual’s background and personal beliefs.
